Police have launched a search for a suspect who fled while in their custody – marking the second such case this month.

A Police Spokesperson said a suspect fled from GA. Dhaandhoo Police Station at approximately 12:57am early Sunday morning.

No further details on the case have been disclosed by the police, including the identity of the suspect for whom they have launched a search operation.

On May 6th, Hussain Shahbaaan, 25, Dhanbuge, AA. Himandhoo, a suspect jailed pending outcome of trial, broke out of AA. Rasdhoo Police Station. He was reprehended the next day after getting caught swimming in the lagoon of a nearby island.